Sustainability Snapshot: Susan Stearns
Meet this month’s “Sustainability Snapshot,” Susan Stearns, and learn more about their efforts to live sustainably: What inspired you to adopt more sustainable practices in your life? Susan Stearns is a longtime Evergreen resident, tireless volunteer, and retired local attorney. She is a member of Evergreen Sustainability Alliance’s Action Council. She recently added ESA to her planned giving strategy. [MORE...]
Community Solar: How It Works & Opportunity for ESA Members to Go Renewable!
Want to make the switch to renewable energy but your house isn't right for solar panels? Worried about the commitment? SunShare Community Solar is your answer! WHO Xcel Energy customers who are members of the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance WHAT Community Solar is utilizing renewable, solar energy from a solar garden located nearby in Colorado - check out this video from [MORE...]
We Did a Lot in 2020! Support Us for an Even Better 2021!
Dear Friend and Supporter of the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance, Happy Holidays! The Evergreen Sustainability Alliance team (formerly Evergreen’s Alliance for Sustainability + You or EAS+Y) hopes that you consider a year-end donation to us. We made a big impact in 2020 thanks to your support! This is a critically important time to mitigate the climate crisis. With record wildfires ravaging our nation [MORE...]
Wild Aware’s Wildlife Watch Programs Boost Local Wildlife Education Efforts
Evergreen Lake is a magnet for both outdoor recreation seekers and wildlife. Sometimes, these two interests do not intersect well, such as when golfers share fairways with bull elk or fishers stand between cows and their calves. Recognizing the need to address these challenges, three organizations put together a new volunteer team to provide education and guidance for lake visitors. [MORE...]
Sustainability Snapshot: Ted & Connie Ning
Meet this month’s “Sustainability Snapshot,” Ted & Connie Ning, and learn more about their efforts to live sustainably: What inspired you to adopt more sustainable practices in your life? Connie: I’ve always had a deep connection to nature since I was a child. I think that’s why I love living in Evergreen so much and hiking our beautiful trails. However, as [MORE...]
